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US air traffic control staffing hit for second day, delaying flights

Reuters | October 08, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Air traffic control staffing issues are delaying flights for a second straight day at numerous U.S. airports as the government shutdown reaches its seventh day, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a notice on Tuesday.

Maritime

Reuters | October 08, 2025

US port fees, and $3 billion in costs, loom for owners of Chinese-built ships

The U.S. is one week away from imposing port fees on certain vessels with links to China, a move expected to cost the top 10 carriers $3.2 billion next year as President Donald Trump seeks to address China's growing dominance on the high seas.

EU’s plan to phase out Russian energy clears first political hurdle

Reuters | October 08, 2025 | Energy

European Union countries' ambassadors on Wednesday agreed to move ahead with the bloc's plan to end Russian oil and gas imports by 2028, EU diplomats said, clearing the law's first political hurdle before governments vote on it later this month.

World Bank warns US tariffs on Indian exports to partly slow South Asia growth next year

Reuters | October 08, 2025 | International Trade

The World Bank said on Tuesday higher tariffs on Indian goods exported to the U.S. would be a drag on South Asia's economic growth rate in 2026, even as it remains shielded in the current year by government spending.

Iraq signs deal with Exxon to help develop large oilfield

Reuters | October 08, 2025 | Energy

ORTEC launches zone engineering manager to optimize delivery operations

ORTEC | October 08, 2025 | Logistics | Shipping Technology

Veson Nautical expands report offerings with Maritime Market Watch

AJOT Newsroom | October 08, 2025 | Maritime

Southeastern Freight Lines appoints Parker to service center manager in Lexington, Kentucky

Southeastern Freight Lines | October 08, 2025 | Trucking | People | Appointments

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Arthur Parker has been appointed to service center manager in Lexington, Kentucky.

Prefab construction streamlines Nexus Leiden build

AJOT Newsroom | October 08, 2025 | Project / Heavy Lift

State-of-the-art science building assembled using efficient modular construction techniques

Trump promises trade fairness for Canada, noncommittal on USMCA deal

Reuters | October 08, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

President Donald Trump on Tuesday promised to treat Canada fairly in talks over punishing U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, but was less committed about a continental trade deal that also includes Mexico.

CVSA looks forward to ongoing partnership with FMCSA

AJOT Newsroom | October 08, 2025 | Trucking | People | Appointments

Air Cargo

Stuart Todd | October 07, 2025

Trump’s import tariffs now weighing on air cargo traffic

US import tariffs and the introduction of the de minimis rule have begun to weigh on air cargo traffic and drive changes in individual trade lanes, according to Xeneta, the freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platform.

Bangladesh approves US wheat imports, hoping to ease trade tensions

Reuters | October 07, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

Bangladesh has approved the purchase of about 220,000 metric tons of U.S. wheat under a government-to-government deal aimed at easing trade tensions with Washington after import tariffs were imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.

Trump imposing new 25% large truck tariff starting Nov. 1

President Donald Trump said Monday that all medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the United States will face a 25% tariff rate starting November 1, a significant escalation of his effort to protect U.S. companies from foreign competition.

Vertical Cold Storage launches customs bonded warehouse services at Medley, FL facility

AJOT Newsroom | October 07, 2025 | Logistics

Vertical Cold Storage announced today that its Medley, Florida facility, located near Miami, is now fully licensed as a customs bonded warehouse.

Trailer Bridge reaches agreement to sell logistics division to ATS Logistics Services

AJOT Newsroom | October 07, 2025 | Logistics | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Trailer Bridge, Inc., a transportation solutions provider headquartered in Jacksonville, today announced it has agreed to sell its Logistics Division to ATS Logistics Services, Inc. (ATSL), effective Nov. 1. The division is responsible for the company's domestic brokerage and intermodal moves.

Realterm expands Southwest portfolio with Phoenix industrial acquisition

AJOT Newsroom | October 07, 2025 | Logistics

Realterm, an independent global investment manager focused on the transportation industry, announced today the acquisition of 4475 N. 43rd Avenue, a fully leased industrial facility in Phoenix, Arizona.

International Trade

Reuters | October 07, 2025

Canada’s Carney makes second White House visit to talk trade

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is making his second visit to the White House in five months on Tuesday under increasing pressure to address U.S. tariffs on steel, autos and other goods that are hurting Canada's economy.

Nordstrom to lead Rhenus Air & Ocean North America

The Rhenus Group has appointed Peter Nordstrom as Chief Executive Officer for its Air & Ocean division in North America.

Avianca Cargo adds new freighter

AJOT Newsroom | October 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Avianca Cargo reaffirms its commitment to provide customers with consistent, high-quality service. With a modern fleet and an expanding network, the airline is strengthening its role as a strategic partner in the region and expanding its cargo operations with the addition of a new A330P2F.

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